Early childhood educator (ECE)

Closing on: Oct 21, 2027

Posted on October 21, 2026

Job Description

Milestones Child Care Facility is hiring a Early childhood educator (ECE) in Stratford, Prince Edward Island.

Tasks

  • Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
  • Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
  • Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Maintain daycare equipment
  • Storytelling
  • Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
  • Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
  • Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
  • Order supplies and equipment
  • Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
  • Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
  • Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
  • Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
  • Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
  • Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
  • Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
  • Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
  • Knowledge of licensing regulations
  • Establish guidelines for behaviour
  • Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
  • Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
  • Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
  • Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
  • Credentials
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
  • Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
  • Child development worker (ECE level 2)
  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Job Details

  • Employer: Milestones Child Care Facility
  • Location: Stratford, Prince Edward Island
  • Wage: 18.29 to 31.74 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
  • Hours: Term or contract / Full time
  • Vacancies: 1
  • NOC: 42202

Requirements

  • Languages: English
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Benefits

  • Financial benefits
  • Pension plan
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site daycare available
  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities

How to Apply

Apply by mail to:
Milestones Child Care Facility
Stratford, PE

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Prince Edward Island

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